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These tests test for the presence of viral nucleic acid. You can still have detectable levels of viral nucleic acid in you after the infection has ended. What
by DiogenesKynikos 7y ago
These tests test for the presence of viral nucleic acid. You can still have detectable levels of viral nucleic acid in you after the infection has ended.
What actually matters is whether or not you have virus replicating in you. The presence of viral nucleic acid is an imperfect proxy for that.